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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7861466 | Mounting apparatus for lighting and lighting accessories Embodiments of the invention provide a mounting apparatus that includes at least two ceiling mounts. Each of two scissor mounts may be coupled to the same or different dropped ceiling rail(s) using a corresponding scissor clip feature. The mounting apparatus further... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7603814 | Decking system hanger A hanger for attaching a load-bearing object to a rib includes a gripper having a gripper body, the gripper body having a plurality of tabs depending therefrom; a cradle having a cradle body, the cradle body defining a gripper body receiving recess for receiving the... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7568313 | Suspended ceiling projector mount apparatus A ceiling mount apparatus including a mounting board mountable in a drop ceiling grid, a mounting support with a first end threadingly engaging a ceiling mount plate on a projector. A second end of the mounting support is fixedly mounted on the mounting board by a c... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7389614 | Attic storage system Disclosed herein is a rack apparatus and storage panel assembly for implementing across two or more beams. The storage panel assembly is most typically implemented in attic storage space lacking a flooring surface on which to place and store items. The storage panel... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7296634 | Decorative support panel The invention features an apparatus and method for positioning and supporting a sprinkler head in a ceiling, floor, or wall. In one aspect of the invention, a sprinkler head may be received by a sleeve extending through a broad surface of the plate. The plate may be... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7243891 | Mounting bracket, and method therefor A bracket for attachment to a support for mounting a fixture, and method for installing the same are provided. The bracket includes a base having first and second sides. The bracket also includes first and second flanges extending from the first side of the base, th... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7228669 | Suspended table assembly A suspended table assembly includes a first support and a second support that are vertically spaced from each other. A plurality of legs is provided. Each of the legs has a first end and a second end. Each of a plurality of first brackets is pivotally coupled to one... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7210273 | Panel attachment system A panel attachment system (10) comprising a plurality of covering panels (12), a plurality of retaining members (16) to hold the panels (12), and a plurality of mounting structures (18) to secure the retaining members (16) t... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207671 | HEPA filter printhead protection An air flow restriction device relates to an ink jet printhead enclosure with body, a load supportable moveable lid with an opening disposed on the body, and a chamber within the body. Continuous web media is disposed in the chamber with at least one ink jet printhe... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7178776 | Mounting device for sensors A mounting device for contactlessly-operating proximity switches includes a continuous cylindrical or cuboidal recess for holding the proximity switch which is formed by at least two legs. The mounting device can also include at least one through pocket, connected t... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7177079 | Method and overhead system for performing a plurality of therapeutic functions within a room A system and method for providing biosynchronized therapy to a patient that creates a therapeutic environment and therapeutic stimulations that are sensitive to psychological and sensory human issues, including those particular to the patient, and that reduce psycho... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7152384 | Dome kit, structure and method A new and useful Dome Kit, dome shaped structural system and method of assembling a dome shaped structural system are provided. The Dome Kit and method are used to form a dome shaped structural system comprising a compression ring, a lower ring that is larger than t... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7114294 | Fire assembly for recessed electrical fixtures A fire assembly that can be used for installing recessed electrical fixtures into various structures such as wall assemblies is provided. The fire assembly includes an electrical fixture contained within a generally fire-resistant housing. The housing can enclose th... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7096633 | Method of hanging a false cloth ceiling A false ceiling having flexible material connected to an elongate U-shaped beam or rail, the beam fixedly connected to existing trusses via clamps. The U-shaped beam has a pair of vertical flanges with inner surfaces for receiving an end portion of the flexible mate... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093394 | ACM soffit clip assembly A mounting clip is provided for enabling a snap fit attachment of an ACM fascia to an existing building fascia. The mounting clip includes at least one flexible arm integrally attached to a base portion so as to allow the flexible arm to move away from one of the fa... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086190 | Display system for suspending visuals for exhibit, training or advertising A display system for suspending visuals for exhibit, training or advertising made up of an assembly of commercially available items, and used to display a banner or sign in a manner that is particularly useful on the set of a local television station. One embodiment... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7032680 | Fire protection sprinkler head support A central hub includes a plate and a sleeve attached to the plate and adapted to receive a sprinkler head. The sleeve may be a telescoping sleeve. By providing a central hub with the plate and sleeve, the central hub provides increased stability and versatility to t... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7028441 | Structural member and a method of manufacturing said member The structural member (1) has a generally U-shaped cross-section and comprises a base portion (2) and two leg portions (3) extending at substantially right angles from said base portion. The member comprises at least one thin sheet or foil which... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017306 | Containment assembly A containment assembly such as a down flow containment assembly including a barrier means between the processing zone and the operator breathing zone at least a first part of which is provided with flexible gloves for access to and maneuverability in the processing ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7017317 | Decorative ceiling panel and fastening system A ceiling system is disclosed which has the desirable aesthetic features of a decorative ceiling without the disadvantages of custom fabrication or other types of pre-manufactured ceiling systems. The ceiling system utilizes a plurality of pre-manufactured, modular ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6976662 | Ceiling grid sign hanger The invention relates to a sign hanger A, for facilitating the hanging of items such as a banner or the like from suspended ceiling grids in a store. The sign hanger is adapted to have a twist-lock releasable connection with a ceiling grid. A friction lock structure... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6944995 | Prefabricated frame for ceiling fan and fabrication method therefor Prefabricated frames and fabrication methods thereof are disclosed. The prefabricated frames comprise substantially L-shaped frame members. In addition, spreader members and space adaptors coupled to the substantially L-shaped frame members adapt the prefabricated f... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6931794 | Method and apparatus for installing fitting A framing device or support member (1) for framing a fitting, such as a power point or switch (8), within orifice (4) provided in a surface member (3). The device/member is provided with a lip (5) on the extremity thereof which ena... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6930250 | Two-piece swivel hanger assembly A two-piece swivel hanger assembly generally includes a mounting plate mountable to an electrical outlet box, a swivel element and an access door slidably attached to the mounting plate. The mounting plate has a central opening forming at least part of a swivel elem... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6907938 | Decorative support panel The invention features an apparatus and method for positioning and supporting a sprinkler head in a ceiling, floor, or wall. In one aspect of the invention, a sprinkler head may be received by a sleeve extending through a broad surface of the plate. The plate may be... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6813863 | Automobile protection system The automobile protection system for a multiple car garage comprises a cushion positioned between parking spaces of the garage, which cushion is suspended and sized to extend at least along the length of doors of cars parked in the spaces to keep the door of one car... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6807785 | Moiré ceiling panels The present invention relates to a ceiling panel for suspended ceiling systems that is designed to create a moiré effect when viewed from below. The moiré ceiling panels are designed to fit into a standard suspended ceiling grid and include a semi-transparent uppe... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6752218 | Fire protection sprinkler head support A support system for use in fire-protection sprinkler systems and for positioning and supporting a fire-protection sprinkler head in a suspended ceiling including a T-bar grid for supporting panels. The support system includes a hub defining an annular opening confi... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6749359 | Seismic suspension system A seismic adapter for attachment to a steel web joist. The joist includes a pair of angled elements which extend parallel to one another with a cord space therebetween. The adapter includes an anchor plate juxtaposed with the upper surface of the element pair and an... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6701676 | Attic access apparatus An attic access apparatus has a housing with a passage open to the attic and a door located in the passage for closing the passage. Insulating material in the passage above the door limits heat loss and air flow through the passage.... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6578327 | Attic scuttle An attic scuttle for providing a means of accessing the attic which is easily installed, fire-rated, and forms a tight, insulating seal. The attic scuttle includes a sleeve with a perimeter wall, and a hinged door positioned within the base portion of the... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6550878 | Overhead storage device An overhead storage device includes a storage container that is pivotably or rotatably mounted to an overhead surface, such as a ceiling or a plurality of rafters. The storage container is generally moved by a motorized actuator assembly. The motorized ac... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6488097 | Fire protection sprinkler head support A central hub includes a plate and a sleeve attached to the plate and adapted to receive a sprinkler head. The sleeve may be a telescoping sleeve. By providing a central hub with the plate and sleeve, the central hub provides increased stability and versa... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6431247 | Window treatment holder system A window treatment holding system having an elongated pocket member defining a pocket profile, or structure, in which a bracket is received in a snap-fit arrangement. The system is capable of generally concealing the mechanical portion of a window treatme... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6421965 | Unitized seismic brace A seismic brace for fastening to a support rod at one end and a structural portion of a building, on the other end. The brace is attachable to the support rod without disconnecting it. The brace arm part is bent at an angle of 45° to form a base bracket ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6419772 | Method for attaching radio wave absorber and structure for attaching the same The present invention attains a microwave absorber attachment in a readily, rapidly and stable manner. According to the microwave absorber attaching method and structure of the present invention, a plurality of ferrite plates 4 are bonded to a shield plat... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6409415 | Hanger A clip is adapted to connect a ceiling grid strip or the like with a curtain track or the like. The clip is capable of selective rotation with respect to the grid strip of 90°, without becoming disengaged from the grid strip. The grid strip is generally ... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6397531 | Ceiling display system Relatively thin collectibles such as movie posters and sports jerseys, as well as relatively thin works of art and the like are displayed through transparent bottom wall regions of relatively thin protective enclosures that are sized the same as and subst... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6393772 | Movable wall panel system with self-plumbing panels A movable wall panel system with panels that automatically plumb to account for slope or rotation of the overhead track. The system includes a cross beam within an interior volume of the wall panel that is connected to at least one trolley movable along t... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6357842 | Overhead storage device An overhead storage device includes a storage container that is pivotably or rotatably mounted to an overhead surface, such as a ceiling or a plurality of rafters. The storage container is generally moved by a motorized actuator assembly. The motorized ac... | 03/19/2002 |
